The Beehive State’s newest buzzworthy rap artist, Alexander Bell Crocker, aka Shanghaii, is still in the early stages of his career—and his life. You can tell how new he is to the scene when you watch him pose for SLUG photographer Jo Savage’s photoshoot. … read more
Through the tall windows of The Great Salt Lake Guitar Co. (GSLGC), I saw owner Reo Stika repairing guitars behind a workbench. The shop, which specializes in handmade guitars, was a welcoming refuge from the cold night, with warm lighting and a long corridor of exposed brick and perfectly mounted acoustic guitars. … read more
Since making his debut, Cakes da Killa has proven to be much more than just a rapper, but a true queer performer advocating for equality and body positivity with his provocative lyrics, sexual candor and impeccable style. … read more
Tucked away in the sleepy, smog-ridden suburbs of Salt Lake rests a small electronic instrument maker, Softwire Synthesis, specializing in Eurorack modules. … read more
Toni Erdmann breaches the bizarre with this funny father-daughter story. Both Hüller and Simonischek deliver spot-on, endearing performances. … read more
After pulling apart guitars at a young age, Casey Ledingham attended Red Rocks Wood Working Department for two years to become a certified luthier. He has since created custom guitars for bands such as Max Pain and the Groovies and Winter Burial. … read more
Kim Driggs has been teaching guitar at the studio for 25 years now, longer than any other instructor at Acoustic Music Studios. … read more
I came across the Saint Blackout Tripel Belgian Style Ale from Shades of Pale Brewing. While there are a few locally made Belgian-style tripels floating around the Utah market, there are not many that are available year-round and fewer still that have the high level of drinkability that is commonly associated with big, boozy beers of this style. … read more
Tennis are one of those rare pop bands that has managed to stay relevant all the way up to a fourth album, their upcoming Yours Conditionally. … read more
Melissa Collins is a local luthier that practices her art out of her home workshop. She specializes in the making of the viola, cello and violin. Collins moved to Salt Lake City in 2010 to enroll in the The Violin Making School Of America, a renowned luthier school in the heart of our city. This
Last year, we went up to Logan in hopes of building some jumps. We found out that it was shallow and dangerous for air time. So we said fuck it, and just took pow laps. Here’s Bryan Fox doing just that. … read more
Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar bases his latest effort, Julieta, on three short stories from Alice Munro’s book Runaway. … read more
